Meet Ava Grace Cummings, the 18-year-old North Carolina student who modelled STAC3 disorder, a rare hereditary muscle disease first identified in the Lumbee Tribe, in fruit flies and won $175,000 from Regeneron

Ava Grace Cummings dedicated her research to STAC3 disorder, a rare genetic muscular condition. By utilizing fruit flies as a model organism, she efficiently tested various treatment options. Her innovative study also examined stinging nettle, a traditional Indigenous herbal remedy. As a result of her efforts, Cummings earned second place and received substantial funding, showcasing…

Watch: China unveils robotic fish modelled on the golden arowana

At a trade fair in Beijing, China introduced the innovative BG-5 Golden Dragon Fish, a highly realistic underwater robot. Designed to mimic a fish’s movements, this biomimetic marvel navigates autonomously and performs stealth operations. With a multi-joint tail, it opens up exciting possibilities for underwater surveillance and allows for collaborative missions with multiple units, showcasing…

‘Recognise new realities’: Malaysian PM as Kerala cleric defends remarks

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed religious scholars in Kozhikode, India. He emphasized the need to embrace modern technology and new scientific understanding. Ibrahim stressed protecting faith and moral values while acquiring knowledge and expertise. He received an excellence award from the Sheikh Abubacker Foundation. The Prime Minister also conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister…

Pakistan’s England nightmare deepens: 11 WTC points docked, 50% fine — here’s why

Pakistan lost eleven World Test Championship points and faced a fifty percent match fee fine. This penalty resulted from a slow over-rate during their Test series against England. The team suffered a disappointing 3-0 series defeat in Birmingham. Pakistan captain Babar Azam accepted the proposed sanction for the offense. This deduction further impacts Pakistan’s standing…